What is the cheapest way to get from ExCeL London to Istanbul?

The cheapest way to get from ExCeL London to Istanbul is to fly which costs 3.200 ₺ - 11.000 ₺ and takes 8h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from ExCeL London to Istanbul?

The fastest way to get from ExCeL London to Istanbul is to fly which takes 7h 26m and costs 7.000 ₺ - 21.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between ExCeL London and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from ExCeL London to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Munday Road / Royal Victoria DLR and arriving at İstanbul Esenler via Whitehall / Trafalgar Square, London Victoria, Rotterdam and Beograd, Autobuska stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 28m.

How far is it from ExCeL London to Istanbul?

The distance between ExCeL London and Istanbul is 2496 km.

How do I travel from ExCeL London to Istanbul without a car?

The best way to get from ExCeL London to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus and night train which takes 33h 36m and costs 4.000 ₺ - 8.000 ₺.

How long does it take to get from ExCeL London to Istanbul?

It takes approximately 8h 11m to get from ExCeL London to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the ExCeL London to Istanbul bus from?

ExCeL London to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Bus or fly from ExCeL London to Istanbul?

The best way to get from ExCeL London to Istanbul is to fly which takes 8h 11m and costs 6.000 ₺ - 27.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 44h 28m.

Where does the ExCeL London to Istanbul bus arrive?

ExCeL London to Istanbul bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rotterdam Central Station.

What is the time difference between ExCeL London and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 3h ahead of ExCeL London. It is currently 11:53 AM in ExCeL London and 2:53 PM in Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4524+ hotels available in Istanbul.

ExCeL London to Istanbul - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 13 ways to get from ExCeL London to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, night train, car, car train, busferry, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly London City Airport to Istanbul
best
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Istanbul (IST)LCY - IST
8h 11m
₺6,181–26,610
Fly London Stansted Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)STN - SAW
8h 9m
₺3,260–10,466
Train, bus, night train
1. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priory
2. Take the bus from Dover to Bucharest Obor
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkali
33h 36m
₺4,081–7,803
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from ExCeL London to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Istanbul
27h 1m
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Istanbul (IST)LHR - IST
7h 26m
₺7,034–20,606
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Istanbul (IST)LGW - IST
7h 39m
₺3,565–16,557
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Istanbul (IST)LTN - IST
7h 52m
₺7,198–30,194
Fly London Stansted Airport to Istanbul
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Istanbul (IST)STN - IST
7h 36m
₺7,347–21,445
Bus, night train
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharest
2. Take the night train from Bucharest to HalkaliBosphor Express
42h 28m
₺7,821–8,670
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rotterdam Central Station814
2. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
3. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenler
44h 28m
Bus via Bucharest
1. Take the bus from London Stonebridge to Bucureşti Autogara Obor
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul Esenler bus stationN1998
2d 13h
Bus and ferry, night train
1. Take the busferry from London Barking to Bucharest
2. Take the night train from Bucharest to HalkaliBosphor Express
2d 22h
₺4,304–7,355
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from ExCeL London to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Istanbul
28h 8m
₺23,720–34,573

London City Airport (LCY) to Istanbul (IST) flights

36Weekly Planes

6h 51mAverage Duration

₺5,474Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,495.6 km
Duration: 8h 11m

What companies run services between ExCeL London, England and Istanbul, Turkey?

Luxair, Turkish Airlines, and four other airlines fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Istanbul (IST) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from ExCeL London to İstanbul Esenler via Munday Road / Royal Victoria DLR, Trafalgar Square, Whitehall / Trafalgar Square, Victoria Coach Station, London Victoria, Rotterdam Central Station, Rotterdam, and Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 44h 28m.

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